Surgery fund for Umar: laparoscopic cyst removal in Jakarta

In July I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the right knee. My surgeon at Jakarta Community Hospital recommended laparoscopic cyst removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for August. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $600, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $300 short. Doctors at Jakarta Community Hospital told me osteoarthritis in the right knee will get worse without laparoscopic cyst removal. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $600 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $300 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $40 • Post-operative medication: $40 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $220 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.